Educated Working Mothers raise children better. but do they?

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Re: Educated Working Mothers raise children better. but do they?

@LucyMay

I’m a decently educated woman, I work full time, and my child goes to daycare. I feel I’m a better mom when I’m also working (I was a stay-at-home mom for 6 months). It all boils down to how you spend time with your child - when I’m home with my daughter, she has 100% of my attention. We chat about her day, play, read, take a walk, do art/craft and so many other things. I was amazed that i was actually able to give her more quality time when I started working. I enjoy my line of work a lot and it gives me much needed mental stimulation. I really look forward to our evenings together. Also helps that the daycare she’s in is a fantastic place, and she is excited every day about going there - she is learning SO much. I struggled a lot more as a stay at home mom - I craved interaction with other adults, and was too tired just doing day to day chores (home and baby) to come up with constructive and meaningful ways to spend time with my kiddo. Really made me appreciate how much effort goes into being a SAHM!
Bottom line - I don’t think the total number of hours you spend with your kid matter as much as what you do in those hours. An educated mom to me doesn’t necessarily mean someone with a ton of degrees, but someone who is willing to invest time in her kids, and hone their natural curiosity and desire to learn new things.

I am glad this topic has been brought up…how old is ur daughter?

I am a full time working mom too though I miss my kids all day but when I go home I try to spend my time with them I teach my elder one myself and MA he is doing pretty well…younger one is quite sharp too…Allhamdulillah their studies are not being affected by my job